EdMorbius’s Film Reviews

19 Films have been rated or reviewed by EdMorbius.

Brainstorm (1983): Notable as Natalie Wood's last film (she died in mysterious circumstances before it wrapped). That, and Trumbull's ambitious technical innovations, mean it is remarkable it was completed!
Miracle Worker, The (1962): I consider this amongst the 15 best movies of all time. Screenplay brilliantly adapted by William Gibson from his stage play, and directed by Arthur Penn (Bonnie & Clyde). The award–winning performances are unforgettable.
Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964): Byron Haskin (who directed War of the Worlds) released this with Mars canals yet to be disproved in mid–70s). So he could claim: "SCIENTIFICALLY AUTHENTIC…". A Blu–ray edition has commentary by Robert Skotak (who did SFX for Abyss & T2).
Into the West (1993): Magical maybe. But the "PG" rating did not forewarn viewers of the grungy realism of gypsy poverty, plus the Garda beating up a suspect in their police station. Parents: be prepared. The scenes with the white horse were indeed beautiful.; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Magnificent Seven, The (1960): It launched the careers of several acting newcomers; and is filled with energy from the remarkable and propulsive musical score by the (then) up–and–coming composer Elmer Bernstein (Man With the Golden Arm; To Kill a Mockingbird).; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962): The exceptional nature of this film should lead viewers to read an even more exceptional book. The evocative music was by a young Elmer Bernstein (Magnificent Seven; 10 Commandments; World of Henry Orient).; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Man for All Seasons, A (1966): The witty dialogue was by Robert Bolt (Lawrence of Arabia); & the fine soundtrack music was by a Frenchman – the great Georges Delerue, notably accompanying the title sequence of a courier's progress via the Thames to deliver a message.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Man On Wire (2008): Another remarkable one–of–a–kind movie from Director Bob Zemekis. It's a docudrama, not simply a "doco". But don't hold that against him. It is riveting.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The (1964): Absolutely agree. I was blown away seeing it in the 1980s. Now I must see The Young Girls of Rochefort, which is also held by Arovideo.
King's Speech, The (2010): An almost perfect movie. Colin Firth is excellent as the initially reluctant monarch driven by circumstances. The eponymous speech, stage–managed by Rush (as Logue) is a masterclass in fashioning images, sound, & music into a stirring unitary performance.

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